December solstice 2026 is on Monday, 21 December 2026.
Published by a named source, listed below.
At a glance
- Type
- International day
- Date
- Monday, 21 December 2026
- Date each year
- Moves from year to year
What it is
The Sun reaches its southernmost point: the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest in the Southern. Exact moments in UTC (US Naval Observatory): 21 December 2026 at 20:50; 22 December 2027 at 02:42; 21 December 2028 at 08:19. Dates are UTC dates: east of UTC it can already be the next day, west of UTC still the day before.
Also known as Winter solstice, Shortest day of the year.
Past and coming years
- 2026Monday, 21 December 2026
- 2027Wednesday, 22 December 2027
- 2028Thursday, 21 December 2028
- 2029Not published yet
Every date and its source
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| Monday, 21 December 2026 | Equinoxes and solstices |
| 2027 | |
| Wednesday, 22 December 2027 | Equinoxes and solstices |
| 2028 | |
| Thursday, 21 December 2028 | Equinoxes and solstices |
Questions
When is December solstice 2027?
December solstice 2027 is on Wednesday, 22 December 2027.
Is the December solstice 2026 date confirmed?
Confirmed. Published by a named source, listed below.
What else falls on Monday, 21 December 2026?
Dwadashi.
Where does the December solstice date come from?
One named source: Equinoxes and solstices. Each is linked under Sources.
Can I add December solstice to my calendar?
Yes. Use "Add to calendar" above: the .ics file opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook, and lists every sourced date.
Also on this day
Related dates
Sources
Equinoxes and solstices 2026–2028
- US Naval Observatory: Earth's Seasons (equinoxes and solstices, UTC) · last verified 24 October 2026
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